alivio
/aˈlibjo/
The English word 'relief' is translated into Spanish as alivio.
alivio is a noun used to describe the feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort. To express that a specific action or feeling is caused by relief, you should use the prepositional phrase de alivio. If you want to use the verb form to describe the act of providing relief or alleviating something, use aliviar.
Meaning: feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
alivio is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈlibjo/
Did you know?
- The verb aliviar shares a root with the word liviano, which means 'lightweight'. To provide alivio is etymologically the act of making a burden lighter.
- While alivio is the general term for relief, Spanish speakers use the specific word desahogo for the relief felt after crying or venting emotions.
- The phrase suspiro de alivio is so culturally ingrained that the word suspiro can be used metaphorically to mean a brief, much-needed respite from stress.
Examples in context
- Eso es un alivio.That's a relief.This example shows how to state that something is a relief using alivio.Tatoeba #1284269 by marcelostockle, translation #1140058 by CK
- Su madre suspiró de alivio.His mother sighed with relief.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase de alivio to describe a sigh caused by relief.Tatoeba #1602967 by marcelostockle, translation #287513 by CK
- Ella dio un suspiro de alivio.She gave out a sigh of relief.This sentence illustrates another way to use the phrase de alivio regarding a sigh.Tatoeba #1534521 by marcelostockle, translation #312489 by CK
- Por fin ha acabado el examen, ¡es un alivio!Finally, the exam is over, what a relief!
- Me dieron un día libre en el trabajo, qué descanso.I was given a day off at work, what a relief.
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Example conversation
Mateo tells Sofía that he found his lost keys.
- Mateo¡Sofía, ya encontré mis llaves!Sofía, I found my keys!
- SofíaQué alivio, Mateo. Estaba preocupada.What a relief, Mateo. I was worried.
- MateoSí, fue un gran alivio hallarlas.Yes, it was a great relief to find them.
- SofíaAhora podemos irnos ya.Now we can leave.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alivio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
